Summary
Our two- year programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills as a Power System Engineer through on the job learning with our experienced experts, and through studying for an HTQ in Engineering (Electrical and Electronic). If you are successful, we will progress you to a Level 5 HND on completion of the Level 4.
Annual wage
£29,819 a year
Training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Hours
Typically 9am - 5pm, subject to business requirements.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
2 years
Positions available
9
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Trainee Power System Engineer, you will join the Strategic Energy Planning team and Engineering Solutions team in Warwick, contributing to developing the future energy system and connecting our customers into our system. Depending on the requirements of the team you are working alongside, opportunities may include creating, developing and informing our understanding of future challenges, looking at potential solutions in technical, economic and market fronts.
Key tasks:
* Analyze future system operational issues under zero carbon operation
* Developing a whole energy system development plan, including both onshore and offshore network
* Maintain and develop network analysis models and tools
* Assess customer connection applications and provide connection solution and compliance guidance
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will join the relevant team working with external stakeholders such as Transmission Owner, Distribution Network Operators, Generators, and wider industry players.
Where you’ll work
National Energy System Operator NESO
Faraday House
Warwick Technology Park
Gallows Hill, Warwick
CV34 6DA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Electrical power networks engineer (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
The training will be a mix of onsite training and classroom-based training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade A - B/5 - 9)
* Maths (grade A - B/5 - 9)
A Level in:
* Maths and a Science (grade A - C)
T Level in:
* Engineering (grade Merit or Distinction)
BTEC in:
* Engineering (grade Merit or Distinction)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle.